Join us in our quest to embrace living slowly and intentionally. We are a group of men and women who are striving to reduce our consumption/consumerism and increase our domestic skills. Whether you are an aspiring radical homemaker or already practice domestic arts, join us for knitting, sewing, quilting, natural dyeing, soapmaking, cooking from scratch, gardening, canning, creating herbal remedies for your family and much more. Bring an open mind and a snack to share as we learn from each other …

This group was created with the desire of finding a better way to learn to sew. I am a stay at home mom of three wonderful girls and learning to sew has always been on my bucket list. However, it is so difficult to find the right time and the right place without having to change our already busy lives. In this group we are searching for teachers and for beginners. Also, I do not want to be the only one managing this group so please send all suggestions and come prepared to give your two cents t …

We are now meeting every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. at The Grand Tavern in Oakland! Meet fellow Crochet, Knitting, and Sewing enthusiasts in the area! Fiber artists of all skill levels are invited for a cup of tea, a friendly conversation, and plenty of support and help with their work. Every Tuesday night from roughly 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. We've been going strong for over four years now, and we know you will enjoy our group! We have a ton of regular members who don't RSVP on-site anymore so the group is …

Figamarole is devoted solely to providing women with a inspiriational & relaxing setting to gather, socialize, learn, teach, & create. Classes and Events are held for Stitch n' Bitch, Sewing, Cooking, Jewelry Making, Paper Crafts, Gardening, etc. Studio space is available by table or room or downstairs classroom space for those looking for a place to get away with a group or individual use. Monthly calendars are posted on website www.figamarole showing upcoming happenings, history, and general i …

Since we started late last year, we've been expanding our reach to members from the East Bay and Peninsula areas.  Our members range from novice to advanced sewists.  Some have even taught a class or two in the past and generously share their knowledge at our sewing intensives. This group is for anyone interested in: dressmaking, clothing construction, tailoring, fashion design, quilting, and a broad range of textile arts.  Our members love getting together to sew, share ideas, and making new fr …